Architect Steve Rynerson, right, and historical design consultant Paul Duchscherer, who collaborated on the renovation of the McDonald Mansion, attend a Santa Rosa Symphony event at the McDonald Mansion in Santa Rosa, Calif., on March 15, 2013. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

July 23, 2013, 5:11PM

07/23/2013

Conifers can create year-round interest in the garden. Learn about these versatile evergreens during a free workshop Saturday at Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Glen Ellen.

Sonoma County Master Gardener and American Conifer Society member Sara Malone will talk at 10:30 a.m. about how to plant conifers for texture and color. That will be followed at noon by a brown bag talk by Quarryhill Director Bill McNamara on the conifer collection at Quarryhill.

At 1 p.m., docents will lead tours of the conifers and bonsai in Quarryhill's woodland garden. Snacks will be served. Anyone signing up for a Quarryhill membership will receive a discount on the membership fee and a free plant.